[October 2025] The latest J-Pop releases. Check out the hottest new tracks!

FanfareNEW!Koji Tamaki

Fanfare

Koji Tamaki’s song “Fanfare” will be released for digital distribution in October 2025 as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “The Royal Family.” It is said to have been created by overlaying his childhood memories in snowy Hokkaido with the image of a small horse growing up, reflecting his own life.

Rather than being about winning or losing, it’s an anthem that cheers on those who move forward as their true selves.

Even if you’re hurt, if you’re trying to live for what matters, this song is sure to be a reassuring companion.

ActorNEW!Lila Ikuta

Actor

Released digitally in October 2025, this is the ending theme for season 3 of the TV anime SPY x FAMILY, performed by Lila Ikuta, who is also active as the vocalist of YOASOBI.

Colored by a warm jazz sound, the song gently portrays the roles we play in everyday life and the true feelings hidden behind them.

Its lyrics, which sing of the warmth of hands that connect beyond titles and positions, quietly accompany the Forger family’s story.

A comfortable pop tune that shines with Lila Ikuta’s own artistry.

Carrying nostalgic oldiesNEW!AKASAKI

[AKASAKI] Embracing Oldies / Natsumelo – The Old Songs I Hold (Lyric Video)

This is a work released by singer-songwriter AKASAKI in October 2025.

It portrays a girl who keeps running forward with her memories, suffused with nostalgia for days gone by.

The lyrics delicately capture the flow of time and a wistful, nostalgic feeling that stirs up the “back then” everyone carries.

It may resonate especially with those who treasure their youthful memories.

Why not let this emotional pop tune take you back to the past?

World's End GirlfriendNEW!RADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – World End Girlfriend [Official Music Video]

This track is included on ANTI U, the album RADWIMPS released for the first time in about four years as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of their major-label debut.

It’s a love song that shines with a nostalgic band sound.

The full-on guitar-pop arrangement and lyrical melody resonate deeply with listeners.

It’s the perfect number for moments when you want to look back on memories of love or reaffirm your feelings for someone special.

What is happiness?NEW!Yuki Chiba

Yuki Chiba — What Is Happiness? [Official Music Video]

Released in October 2025, “What Is Happiness?” was selected as the theme song for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV Monday 10 p.

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drama The Final Rondo — To You Whom I Can Never Meet Again.

With this track, Chiba ventured into a style reminiscent of kayōkyoku, emphasizing the melody line.

The lyrics, written in plain language about everyday struggles and ordinary views of happiness, speak to the universal question, “What is happiness?” It’s a moving song that gently comforts those who have experienced parting or loss of someone dear.

AmadeusNEW!Galileo Galilei

Galileo Galilei – Amadeus (Official Music Video)

Released in October 2025, this work was written as the opening theme for the NHK E-TV anime Blue Orchestra Season 2.

Set to a grand ensemble that fuses frenzied strings with a full band sound, it portrays the emotions of adolescence—jealousy of talent, inner conflict, and more.

Its dramatic sonic landscape naturally stirs your feelings as you listen.

It’s a bold rock tune with music itself as its theme.

Mirror feat. Kosuke SaitoNEW!Leo Ieiri

Leo Ieiri – “Mirror feat. Kosuke Saito” (Music Video)

This is a collaboration between the accomplished singer-songwriter Leo Ieiri and Kosuke Saito of UNISON SQUARE GARDEN.

Released digitally in October 2025, the song was written as the theme for NTV’s Wednesday drama “ESCAPE: It Was Supposed to Be a Kidnapping.” Featuring lyrics that use mirrors as a motif, it portrays the struggle of facing oneself and a world where reality and illusion intersect.

The two voices overlap as if in dialogue, creating profound emotional depth.

It’s a duet that gently supports the hearts of those who keep pursuing their dreams.